PPG Medical Assistant

Responsible for assisting with daily clinical and clerical operations of the assigned physician practice(s). Works in collaboration with physician team to provide quality care to patients and quality support to providers through consistent communication. Assists Physicians with care and assessment of all age groups within the Standard of Care set by Parkview Health System and Nurse Practice Act, in respective working state.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent with GED.
• Completed a medical assistant program that meets certification eligibility requirements.
• Graduate of a school of nursing.
• Must complete General Orientation, Patient Care Orientation, and PPG practice orientation as provided and required.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologists (AMT), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through National Healthcareer Association (NHA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) through American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
• Current state Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Additional certifications may be required for specific areas.
• Medical assistant or physician office experience preferred.
• Sufficient previous clinical experience (during training) in area of assignment.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of clinical and clerical operations, service excellence, clinical quality initiatives preferred.
• Familiar with computers; electronic medical record experience preferred.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. and assist with 100 lbs.
• Experience in customer service, establishing priorities, and working independently.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance
• Community vendor discounts
• Payroll deduction options
• Sign-on bonus: $2,000 – $4,000 for certified and uncertified Medical Assistants, LPNs, and RNs hired in part-time and full-time positions
• Clinical Orientation
• Tuition assistance
• Certification reimbursement
• Parkview’s Medical Assistant Advancement Pathway (MAAP)
• World-class teamwork culture
• Personalized health journeys for co-workers and family members